US Bridges

ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 M E JCT Swift Riv Rd. · Structure no. C210010JGDOTNBI

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 112 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 9 /ST112
CrossesWater Swift River
Location.1 M E JCT Swift Riv Rd.
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.44716, -72.85765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2024)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 /ST112 over Water Swift River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.